Some of the most effective and far-reaching gifts are those that create endowments. Endowed funds are critical to the financial stability of the University of Oregon by providing both a current and future revenue stream that lasts in perpetuity. The Board approves an annual distribution amount that is made available for spending while the balance remains invested within a pool of similar funds to maximize returns with a prudent level of risk. The goal is to provide a relatively stable revenue stream to the university while maintaining the purchasing power of the endowment over time.
As of June 30, 2022, the market value of the UO’s endowment—the largest of Oregon’s public universities—surpassed $1.4 billion. Since 2002, it has more than quadrupled in size through a combination of strong UO fundraising and UO Foundation investment performance.
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